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The Healed Shop Launches with Groundbreaking School Outreach to Combat Child Sexual Abuse in
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
The Healed Shop officially launched on Thursday, 3rd April ,2025 with a school outreach event at Community Secondary School Ozuoba, Port Harcourt. The initiative marks the beginning of a movement to raise awareness, collect meaningful data, and inspire collective action against Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in Nigeria.
The outreach brought together students, educators, parents, and advocates for a day of open dialogue, education, and empowerment. Through interactive sessions and student-led conversations, the event emphasised the importance of safety, the power of speaking up, and the role of community in protecting children.
“We founded The Healed Shop to break the silence and build a future where no child has to suffer in silence,” said Chimenem Nsirim, Founder of The Healed Shop. “With data, we can shift the conversation on CSA from perception to fact.”
As part of the launch, an online anonymous survey has been introduced to gather firsthand insights into the realities of CSA in various communities. This data will guide intervention efforts and inform policy advocacy across Nigeria.
Key Highlights:
Over 405 students engaged in the outreach activities
Open forum for students and staff to voice concerns and share ideas
Launch of the survey to collect anonymous data on CSA
The Healed Shop encourages the public to participate in the survey and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #BreakTheSilenceNG.
To learn more, fill the survey, or support the movement, visit:
🌐 www.thehealedshop.org
📱 Follow us: @TheHealedShop on all platforms]
CHIMENEM NSIRIM
Founder, The Healed Shop
